1992 BMW 320 vs. 1971 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1992 BMW 320 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1971 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1971 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 320 weights approximately 388 kg more than 1971 Humber Sceptre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 320 | 1971 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | BMW | Humber |
Model | 320 | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |